How Many People Are Named Kayo?

Complete statistics for the name Kayo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kayo
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kayo is a very rare name for boys, with only 263 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,255,020 Americans. The majority of those named Kayo are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.

~136
Living in US
1 in 2,437,127
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Energetic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,698
Worldwide Bearers
#13,729
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
55,914
🇧🇷 Brazil
10,963
🇺🇸 United States
785
🇮🇩 Indonesia
558
🇮🇳 India
552
🇨🇩 DR Congo
349
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
241
🇳🇵 Nepal
196
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
181
🇹🇭 Thailand
105

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
258 (98%)
♀ Female
5 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
253
Would be under 30 (93%)
10
Would be 30–60 (4%)
10
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 273 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kayo Through the Generations

Kayo emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 20 births. Since then, its usage has slowly declined, but it remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With most Kayos being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored among younger parents, contributing to its status as a contemporary choice.

✨ Similar Names to Kayo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kayo's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kayo

How Many People Have the Name Kayo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 136 people in the United States currently share the name Kayo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,437,127 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kayo a Common or Rare Name?

Kayo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kayo Mean?

Kayo means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kayo in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Kayo Most Popular?

The name Kayo reached peak popularity in 2009, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kayo?

Approximately 136 people named Kayo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 136. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,437,127 Americans.

Is Kayo a rare name?

Kayo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,437,127 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kayo mean?

Kayo means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kayo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kayo are male and 2% are female.

When was Kayo most popular?

Kayo peaked in 2009 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US136
All-Time Births136
1 in X1 in 2,437,127
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2009
World Rank#13,729
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.